JUST IN: Terrorists Attack Gov Fintiri’s Hometown in Adamawa, Abduct Six Persons

Suspected terrorists have attacked Madagali, the hometown of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, abducting six members of a family in the early hours of Tuesday.

The incident was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje.

According to the statement, the attack occurred at Gare Village in Pallam District of Madagali Local Government Area, where the assailants also rustled livestock.

Nguroje said a joint rescue operation involving the police, the military and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been launched, with additional personnel and operational assets deployed to the affected area and neighbouring communities.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Command immediately intensified collaboration and deployed additional personnel and operational assets in a joint operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, troops of the 144 Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force to the affected area,” the statement read.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has ordered sustained search-and-rescue efforts, reinforced patrols and heightened security presence across Madagali and other border communities to secure the release of the abducted victims and prevent further attacks.

“The Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other sister security agencies, remains fully committed to the protection of lives and property across the state,” Nguroje said, adding that further updates would be provided.

Meanwhile, Governor Fintiri on Tuesday commenced a tour of the state’s 21 local government areas to assess the prevailing security situation and other challenges facing residents.

The attack comes amid rising insecurity in the state. Hong Local Government Area was recently hit by violence that left 12 people dead and several houses destroyed, while an earlier communal clash between Bachaman and Chobo communities in Lamurde Local Government Area reportedly claimed over 20 lives.